Kelly Chacón
Arthur F. Scott Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry Department
Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
I study how metal ions are trafficked in the cell by using a mixture of and . My lab is particularly interested in catching the physical act of metal ion transfer from one to another, as well as characterizing newly discovered metalloproteins. This work heavily relies upon bi-yearly lab trips to a number of . At ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, I teach Introductory Chemistry, Metabolic Biochemistry (with emphasis on metal ions), and Biochemical Methods. I am also very passionate about increasing the presence of historically underrepresented groups in chemistry, by improving and/or creating institutional scaffolds of support for those groups. Outside of our beautiful College, I am heavily involved in the , as well as devoted to exploring the great outdoors. I invite anyone who wants to know more about my work to stop by my office for a cup of tea — it is my true pleasure to translate my science for the public and potential students.